Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication

Spec sheet

Purpose

Provides multi-factor authentication for IBM i systems, including AS/400 and iSeries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Platforms

The product includes an IBM i server agent, a Windows desktop agent, and mobile apps for iOS and Android.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Trial

The product page offers a free trial, but does not state its duration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Compliance

Fortra describes the product as supporting organizations' efforts to meet requirements including PCI DSS and HIPAA.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Support

Fortra provides a product support request link and lists phone, email, and live chat contact options on the product page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Headquarters

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · fortra.com

Founded

1982Read 28 Sep 2026 · fortra.com

Administration

Administrators use the Fortra Insite web interface to manage users, groups, authentication settings, and the self-service portal.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

API integration

The product can integrate with customer products and processes so MFA is invoked when a user calls a program or process.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Auditing

Administrators can audit authentication attempts, user maintenance activity, and user information, and set audit retention.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Authentication methods

Supported methods include YubiKey, one-time passwords, push notifications, and fingerprint scanning.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Authentication points

The IBM i agent can prompt for MFA at sign-on or when users attempt actions such as FTP requests through an exit program.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Directory integration

The authentication manager can import user profiles from Active Directory via LDAP and synchronize user profiles with the directory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

High availability

A backup authentication manager can process authentication attempts if the primary manager is unavailable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Offline access

Users can generate and print a list of one-time passwords for offline use; an administrator can disable this feature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

RADIUS integration

Powertech MFA supports RADIUS and can forward user credentials to a RADIUS server for validation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · power.fortra.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Multi-Factor Authentication Software#25 of 527.8